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ACI World's 2025 rankings confirm Hong Kong International as the world's busiest cargo airport, followed by Shanghai Pudong (2nd) and Anchorage (3rd).

Global air cargo volumes reached nearly **128.9 million metric tonnes** — up 2.9% year-over-year and almost 8.8% above 2019 levels. Growth is driven by strong e-commerce demand and supply chain adjustments.

Air cargo remains significantly more concentrated than passenger traffic. The top 10 cargo airports account for nearly **26% of global air cargo volume** — highlighting the strategic importance of these hubs to international trade and supply chains.

*Source: ACI World Preliminary Rankings, April 2026*

According to the latest ACI World global rankings, Atlanta handled **106.3 million passengers** in 2025, followed by Dubai International (95.2M) and Tokyo Haneda (91.7M).

Global passenger traffic reached **9.8 billion** — up 3.6% from 2024 and 7.3% above 2019 levels.

Asia-Pacific airports are rebounding strongly. Shanghai Pudong recorded the biggest jump in the top 10, rising from 10th to 5th, supported by international traffic recovery and visa policy easing. Guangzhou Baiyun returned to 9th, up from 57th in 2022.

Four of the top 10 airports are located in the United States, reflecting continued North American market strength.

*Source: ACI World Preliminary Rankings, April 2026*